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Biomass heating tools and guidance

The production of heat currently accounts for almost half of the UK's carbon emissions. Using biomass materials (such as wood, straw, or energy crops) as a fuel to produce heat, hot water or to raise steam for space and process heating could significantly reduce this as biomass fuels have far lower net carbon emissions than the fossil fuels from which the majority of the UK's heat is produced.

The documents on this page give guidance on the technology, help you assess the potential for biomass heating on your site, and offer advice on procurement, installation and operation of biomass heating systems:

Biomass heating guides

Biomass heating - A practical guide for potential users (CTG012): overview guide for potential users of biomass heating equipment covering details of the technology, fuel and plant operation. It also covers procurement and operation from initial feasibility through to full commissioning, and key steps and considerations in the biomass implementation process

Template documents

Template documents to help guide the development of your biomass heating system. These resources have been prepared with input from some of the UK's leading experts in biomass heating technology. They are provided for general guidance purposes only. The Carbon Trust recommends, and these resources assume, that prospective users will take advice on their specific needs and circumstances from professionals in the field, including not only technical consultants and installers, but legal, planning and others as required.

*Contracts - legal disclaimer For the avoidance of doubt, these documents are in a non-binding, recommended form. Their intention is to be used as a starting point for negotiation only. Individual parties are free to depart from their terms and should always satisfy themselves of the regulatory and commercial implications of their use. If any user has concerns or queries about the form of this document we recommend that the user seek independent legal advice. The Carbon Trust accepts no liability for any loss, direct or otherwise, arising from the use of all or any part of these documents.